Essex Blades Womens Rugby

Essex Blades Women's Rugby

WHAT IS RUGBY UNION?

Rugby Union is a 15-a-side game played on a 100m long pitch with 2 sets of posts and a dead-ball area at each end.

The objective of the game is to cross the opposition’s try line and score a 'try' worth 5 points and then take a 'conversion' over the posts for an additional 2 points. 

In both attack and defence you are using means of a physical nature against your opponents, in attack trying to gain ground and in defence give them as little ground to play with.

The winner is simply the team with the most points at the end of an 80-minute game.

All are welcome; whether you're an experienced player or have never played the game before. We are a friendly, sociable club that train hard and play hard. We play BUCS matches most Wednesdays as well as tournaments and friendlies throughout the year against other clubs and universities.
 

HOW MANY TEAMS DO WE HAVE?

  • Women's 1st (BUCS South East Tier 3)

RECENT HONOURS

  • Essex Blades Student Coach of the Year - Rosie Kay - 2017/18
  • Essex Blades Club of the Year - 2017/18
  • Women's Rugby Union 1st - BUCS South East 3B Winners - 2018/19
  • Essex Blades Gold Standard Club - 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21 2022/23
  • Club of the Year - 2020/21

GET STARTED

To be a part of the club, you need to join up as a member. The different club membership options are listed below with a description of what each membership covers. By purchasing a membership you are agreeing to the club's code of conduct.

To get involved, all you need is a gumshield and a pair of Rugby/Football boots.

 

Please note that your membership information will be used in conjunction with Essex Sport (University of Essex) purely for the purpose of providing access to required facilities and data analysis. Your data will not be shared with anyone else or used for marketing purposes. Memberships are uploaded to the Essex Sport system manually and so it may take up to 5 working days before you are able to book onto your session via the Essex Sport app and attend training sessions.

Should you have any problems please email scadmin@essex.ac.uk

TRAINING TIMES

CLUB TRAINING

Monday

7-8.30PM

Training Grids

All playing members welcome

CLUB TRAINING

Friday

5.30-7PM

Training Grids

All playing members welcome

 

LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT WAY TO PLAY?

Through Essex Sport, we also offer different ways to play the sports you love. Join our Social Rugby Touch Active session, by booking your place via the Essex Sport App!

SOCIAL RUGBY TOUCH UNION

Tuesday

6-7PM

STP (Astro)

Non-contact rugby incorporating fitness and games. All abilities are welcome, so come and enjoy an hour of touch rugby and have fun!

CLUB COMMITTEE

President

Publicity and Communications Officer

Treasurer

Volunteering Officer

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